My mom and I went to Disney World the year after my father died (1998). She was 70 and we had a FANTASTIC time! Just be prepared to travel at their pace and not yours. Patience will get you rewards. She passed away in 2004 and I have those great memories.
Yes! I had the privilege of bringing my mom, aged 72, for her first trip at the beginning of February. She had an ECV and had the best time just riding around and experiencing her surroundings. She loved Rise, and Kilimanjaro, enjoyed Slinky and Mickey & Minnie, but her favorite was the old school magic of Peter Pan. We even had a Capture Your Moment shoot. Overall, it was better trip than either of us could have hoped for, and I am so grateful for the chance to have done it.
I bawled after I got to spend some one on one time with Ariel in Disneyland at Ariel’s Grotto. My husband begged me at the table to stop crying, because everyone would think he was dumping me or doing something hurtful to me. The man at the table next to us with just a woman assured me he cried the first time he met Ariel too. He was wearing an Ariel shirt. That helped me calm down & my husband & I both felt better. Me for not being the only one crying at meeting Ariel & my husband that I stopped crying & the people around us wouldn’t be concerned.
We typically reach out to families in town with college age kids. Typically we can find someone that can come live in the house and take care of the doggo. The kids like having a "place of their own", making some $$, and the pooch gets pampered. The one time we could not, we found a co-worker who enjoyed a much shorter commute due to the better location.
Honestly, AJ and the team pumping out good quality, easy, binge-able content every day is one of my favorite things. And they don't really ever say the same thing twice. They have fresh, new content and it's amazing as I start to plan for November! Thank you DFB!
So glad you could take your mom and that she's well enough to enjoy. My mother passed in November and she had given up on doing anything. I wish I could have gotten her just out to a local restaurant.
So glad to hear from Breea. Great information on pets. We have a cat “🐈⬛ Ralphie “. She would never travel. We arrange for our grand children to come to our house and check on her. Only worry a little bit. Our grandson periodically sends pictures of her. Thanks Breea and AJ love all of your videos.
Yes! We're taking my Dad for his first time ever (he'll be 67 by the time we go). He's having spinal surgery at some point this year and we will be making full use of an ECV. After our trip last year and realizing after two foot surgeries, I just couldn't handle walking one more day... we rented an ECV and I used that most of the time and when I wanted to walk, my boyfriend would just hop on. It was a life saver and it made me realize how amazing they are with handicap people and that my Dad could totally do it!
I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 16. It got misdiagnosed as growing pains by a bad rheumatologist, despite my dad & I insisting it was rheumatoid arthritis. A couples years after I twisted my right ankle. It went untreated for some more years. I worked in retail on my feet most of the day for years. Now both ankles are damaged & always inflamed. Eventually I went back to the bad doctor while I was working retail & in college. He said I OBVIOUSLY had arthritis, because my joints were so swollen. But the damage done couldn’t be undone. Years later at the end of the day I couldn’t even walk to bed. I crawled. Our first trip to Disney World I was in so much pain most of the day, suffering, it was painful showering or bathing at night after being on my feet all day & I couldn’t sleep at first, I was in so much pain. Our 2nd trip my husband surprised me our first park day saying he was going to rent me a wheelchair every day we were in the parks. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! That year at 32 when my husband & I came back from our trip, I told my parents I wanted a wheelchair for Christmas. It has been SOOOOOOO AMAZING! I need it now more than I did then, due to deterioration. I love my wheelchair.
I did mission space green on my last trip. I was severely disappointed that they changed it and you have to do Orange to get the mars mission now as opposed to before when you could do it on both. The Earth mission is so underwhelming in comparison. I probably won’t do it anymore.
@@Boundwithflame23 gotcha… I suspect what got me wasn’t the severity of orange vs green but the claustrophobic nature of being strapped in SO tightly, having the entire wall just a few inches from my face.. the door closed and so dark… I felt trapped… I started to freak out before the ride even started… I survived… it was rough though… it took me out for rides for a few hours. I was shook up… had to sit on a bench a while… drink a coke… was sick to my stomach.
Don’t forget to look for opportunities to save time in the park by planning ahead! We saved 3 hours from lightning lanes… but another 2 hours by packing in all our caffeine and random snack needs, as well as weather-contingent items like ponchos.
When I go to Disney I try to keep my meal times the same. If I can’t then I make it as close as possible, since I’m hungrier on vacation because I’m doing way more. A definite don’t is not drinking. You will get extremely dehydrated and a massive headache. You could even get heat exhaustion and pass out, trust me I’ve seen it happen. And when I said drink I mean drink way more liquid than usual. You and your body will be thankful that you did. B6 the way Yacht and Beach club are connected so that won’t be that big of and deal and may actually be faster.
Excellent video. If i can make a shoe suggestion - Hokas! I actually had a man in the crowd at Epcot ask me about my shoes because they look so comfortable. They are. I’m not a sandals person, but my backup pair was my well-broken-in Brooks, which actually gave me a blister on the first day.
I couldn't agree more with this video! 😂 It's all too easy to make some missteps during a Disney World vacation, but learning from them is part of the fun. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips to help us avoid those regrettable moments.
After last week, I'll never go when it's hot again. It's unbelievable how much it forces you to rush and miss all the roaming/exploring that we did in January. And we still had a great trip, but ko heat is better than surface of the sun
One thing I'll never do again in Disney World is expecting to just walk up to a sit down restaurant just like that. I made that mistake last year and it almost ruined my holiday. But luckily, I am a man who learns from his mistakes and I have recently managed to book all my dining reservations for my entire stay this year. Lesson learned
It sounds like you missed out on the fun days when you had to make dining reservations 180 days in advance, at 6 am East Coast time sharp, if you wanted a shot at getting into the popular places. Have a great trip!
We always book all our dining before we get there !! So much less stress!! Oh AJ I understand- our daughter and I just did our trip together ( needed a scooter ) I will be 68 in April and we had a BLAST !!! (8 day birthday gift from my husband - he doesn’t do WDW anymore - we cruise) much slower pace then before - but we had sooooo much fun I will be just like your Mom - we just got home a few days ago ) 💚💜🩵🩷🐾 We didn’t rush - but stayed busy !
My husband’s nana came with us and used the electric scooter because she had a bad hip. We found ourselves very frustrated because people were constantly cutting her off and she’d have to slow or stop or she would’ve hit them. And once she accidentally drove off a curb and the whole thing fell over. So while she still had a great time, those are things to consider when bringing an older person, because unfortunately, other guests will not be aware and considerate of them. Everyone has a one-track mind and are focused on their own thing. I’m not bad mouthing, just pointing out the facts. And the thick crowds make the walkways difficult to navigate and realize there’s uneven ground, etc.
I have a cat who is a bottle fed baby and very clingy - I absolutely second Rover as a great service. We've had nothing but great sitters there, and Autumn needs a lot of attention and play. Great video!
We used Rover once and it was a horrible experience. I’m glad you haven’t had that, but it was definitely a one time thing for us. If I can’t have a family member stay with my pets now, I just won’t leave.
Ditching the schedule is so true. We were eating cheeseburger eggrolls at 9am last week. Time is bizarre at wdw. We also skip 95% of all night shows other than what we can see from our balcony. It's simply never worth destroying the kids (or ours) next morning and day to see some fireworks. If we stay yacht club or contemporary we will watch those fireworks one night but that's it. At wdw most nights we are asleep by 930/10pm and up at 645
1:00 - Stand in a Pointless Line 5:10 - Compartmentalize (kid stuff vs adult stuff) 6:19 - Worry about taking someone older to the park 7:57 - Get caught in a bathroom emergency 8:46 - Forget to boost your immune system 9:52 - Ditch the schedule (Everyday naps/food/meds) 12:15 - Bring only one pair of shoes 13:19 - Miss out on exclusive snacks 14:14 - Avoid paying for overpriced essentials when needed 15:45 - Get off the bus at the first stop in a loop 17:45 - Assume Epcot festival timelines are all the same 20:28 - Let your reuseable travel items get gross 22:24 - Worry about your dog
I love listening to AJ' s videos even though we're never going back to WDW. They brings back my memories of when it was exciting and very joyful to go there. Now even if most things magically returned to pre pandemic we still wouldn't go because I don't go on vacation be costantly staring at and depending on my phone all all day.
I've been to disney world a few times in my life but a decade in between each time and it's a little different each time, and going back in a few weeks. so def appreciate these guides that you've been making to get up to date on how the parks now operate and def made the mistake of doing the spaceship earth thing first thing in the morning and wasting hours in that line, got off topic a little, these have been helpful for my planning on what to expect, the app wasn't a thing the last time i went and knowing how important that is and how useful it can be is cool, also super cool about taking your mom
I wore brand new shoes that were too small on day one of our 9 day trip this year. It was hell. My feet were bloody and destroyed. Luckily I bought a reliable backup pair that saved me the rest of the trip
It's medically impossible to "boost your immune system." Emergen C (and other supplements) do nothing. Just be healthy overall. On a vacation, get plenty of sleep, make sure to eat more than just junk, drink lots of water and, yeah, bringing sanitizer is definitely a good idea.
When I went to EPCOT on President's Day, the line for Spaceship Earth was busy - in the late afternoon. I NEVER bother with Starbucks, though Joffrey's can get crowded, too. They also did VQ today for the ESPN merchandise for the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. Nearly threw my whole day off when I got in around 10AM, and had to wait until 2PM. Ever since I moved here, I've never missed the exclusive snacks - the trouble is keeping up as I only buy 1 or 2 a week to review. 🙁 Usually, I'm fine with internal bus loops, but I wish Coronado would name them instead of 2, 1, 3, 4.
Nothing is worse than getting back to the room and open up that "empty" Thermos of chocolate milk to find smelly chocolate-colored curds... We learned that day to be sure to rinse them out as soon as we could after she'd finished one... it isn't a deep clean like using the bottle and straw brushes back in the room at night, but it'll prevent that wrenching sound you make when you pour out the curds :)
Aloha Bria, I feel your pain about Kyrie. I too have velcro dogs. But they love going to the kennel, when I travel they get a Vaca too. The kennel loves them and spoils all the dogs. and it's worth the $50 or whatever you would pay in your area. Peace of mind. And you don't have to have someone in your house unless you want them there.
It's been many years since I've been to a disney park. I hope to go sometime this summer. I really wanna go to hollywood studios when rockin roller coaster reopens.
My siblings and I are planning a trip for December and I've been binging your videos and it's making me so excited but also sad that I have to wait 10 months 🤣
@@carol2girls I've been to Disneyland during Christmas and it was magical (pun very much intended lol) but my siblings have not so I'm excited for them!
The one thing people shouldn’t do in WDW - is drop stuff on the tracks !! We were in Epcot on our very last day using our last couple hours and standing in line for our last ride spaceship earth and someone had dropped something in the track !! The engineers had to walk allllll the waaaay up the track to get the stuff off - was so sad for the cast members and engineers- but we missed our last ride on space ship earth for someone’s inconsiderate behavior 🥺🥺🥺💚💜🩵🩷🐾
Love this video but just wanna tell everyone that you can Google that taking vitamin c before a flight or trip has never been proven to prevent catching an illness.
Vitamin C supplements don’t benefit a normally healthy person, but fresh fruit has phytochemicals that replenish your body’s antioxidants. Antioxidants are used by your immune system to ‘attack’ bacteria and viruses.
Hi there! Thanks for all the great info! I would like to avoid having to use the bus system all together if possible (seems so confusing to me), but I don't want to rent a car if I don't have to either. I see there is a monorail, and gondolas. Do those go straight to and from the parks? If so, which hotels can I stay at to have access to these? Thank you so much in advance!
For someone like me who hasn't been to Disney in over 17 years (only time I went was 2006), should I expect a whole new experience from when I went for the first time?
I LOVE Starbucks and can tolerate Joffreys, but I absolutely WILL NEVER wait in a long line for Sbux in Disney again! Get Starbucks on your way in to the park!
I won't lie, should I ever have the chance to see some of my fave Disney chars, you KNOW I'm gonna be the mentally 5-year-old I self-proclaim to be! Though should I see Dr. Facilier, people may have to hide THEIR kids! :P (okay, maybe not, but I'd be there taking up ALL the time! xD) I was in the same boat with my mom; She wanted to see the Harry Potter park at Universal. However, she never got to before she passed, but I promised her my dad and I would go to it for her. I'm sure she saw everything when we went. I even bought a Hogwarts Express Xmas ornament because she normally bought something like that, or a magnet for a souvenier. I also bought myself a Slytherin shirt, of course.
As the years keep passing without a return visit to WDW, it’s becoming apparent that maybe the thing I’ll never do again in Disney World is simply going there. Too expensive, crowded, endless lines, my “kiddos” are adults with lives of their own, and there are many other places on Planet Earth I’d rather visit right now. Maybe when I have grandkids, but even then, I just don’t see Disney as being an important part of their lives, either.
If you have a lot of medical issues, Disney is the ONLY place to go. (At least for me - I travel solo.) I’ve been all over the world. Now that i have orthopedic problems, very bad digestive issues, etc., i need a place with Disability Access Services, cast members who are quick to help you, and excellent allergy chefs who can make special dishes avoiding your danger foods. I was so much healthier at Disney than at home, because i had specially prepared meals at my sit-down meals.
I will never ride Avatar Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest. Hopefully the next time I go to Walt Disney World my aunt Jody makes a reservation for Be Our Guest Restaurant I'm hoping to eat in The Grand Bsllroom. Not the West Wing dining room
Here is one thing I’ll never do at Disney World is that is to go to it in the first place. For the same money you spend for a week at Disney world, one can take a Caribbean cruise or travel for Europe for a week for much cheaper. I looked at the cost for week long Curise for 2 people and it’s olny $3,200 for a week long Curise on Vrign Voyages for basic room. For the European trip for 2 people including flights, hotels, and food come out to about $5,000. Yet to spend a week in Disney world it costs about $10,000. Or if stay in third party hotels then about $7,000. Also Disney’s politics has been strange lately.
I’ve been thinking about going there, but something keeps telling me not to. And Regal Eagle is good, so I’ll stick with that for my Disney bbq fix. If they add characters at Roundup Rodeo, then I may try it. 😅
Was planning on going to disney one more time this year... But man, The cost and BS of Disney have has made us change our mind.. I believe it was six years ago we went? So, Genie thing among other things like changing things based on minority groups and whining. And with Biden's economy, even though we can afford it. We're choosing not to... Other things to do. still sad, We all grew Up loving Disney. The whole magic thing and family thing..
I don’t know why but AJ talking about her mum made me feel so happy ❤
She has the perfect voice for Disney
@@CarolCityCane305💯
Same here❤️❤️
Me too. I wish I was able to go with my mum.
Thank you! She's my best friend.
My mom and I went to Disney World the year after my father died (1998). She was 70 and we had a FANTASTIC time! Just be prepared to travel at their pace and not yours. Patience will get you rewards. She passed away in 2004 and I have those great memories.
Exactly! Take it easy, and enjoy every moment. Thank you for sharing this.
Yes! I had the privilege of bringing my mom, aged 72, for her first trip at the beginning of February. She had an ECV and had the best time just riding around and experiencing her surroundings.
She loved Rise, and Kilimanjaro, enjoyed Slinky and Mickey & Minnie, but her favorite was the old school magic of Peter Pan.
We even had a Capture Your Moment shoot.
Overall, it was better trip than either of us could have hoped for, and I am so grateful for the chance to have done it.
that's so wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
5:41 I just came back from my trip 2 weeks ago and cried when I met Belle. My inner kid was so happy.
I met Cinderella 2 weeks ago and cried!
I bawled after I got to spend some one on one time with Ariel in Disneyland at Ariel’s Grotto. My husband begged me at the table to stop crying, because everyone would think he was dumping me or doing something hurtful to me.
The man at the table next to us with just a woman assured me he cried the first time he met Ariel too. He was wearing an Ariel shirt. That helped me calm down & my husband & I both felt better. Me for not being the only one crying at meeting Ariel & my husband that I stopped crying & the people around us wouldn’t be concerned.
@@maryobrien6014I Met Mickey Mouse And Minnie Mouse
We typically reach out to families in town with college age kids. Typically we can find someone that can come live in the house and take care of the doggo. The kids like having a "place of their own", making some $$, and the pooch gets pampered. The one time we could not, we found a co-worker who enjoyed a much shorter commute due to the better location.
Great tips!
Honestly, AJ and the team pumping out good quality, easy, binge-able content every day is one of my favorite things. And they don't really ever say the same thing twice. They have fresh, new content and it's amazing as I start to plan for November! Thank you DFB!
Brea's dog tip was so cute 🥺 I always worry about leaving my baby back home 😢 Trusted house sitters has been a life -saver
"Old lady stroller" is cute, and exactly the kind of relationship you should have with your family! Your story genuinely made me tear up a bit.
So glad you could take your mom and that she's well enough to enjoy. My mother passed in November and she had given up on doing anything. I wish I could have gotten her just out to a local restaurant.
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.
So glad to hear from Breea. Great information on pets. We have a cat “🐈⬛ Ralphie “. She would never travel. We arrange for our grand children to come to our house and check on her. Only worry a little bit. Our grandson periodically sends pictures of her. Thanks Breea and AJ love all of your videos.
You've got it all taken care of!
Yes! We're taking my Dad for his first time ever (he'll be 67 by the time we go). He's having spinal surgery at some point this year and we will be making full use of an ECV. After our trip last year and realizing after two foot surgeries, I just couldn't handle walking one more day... we rented an ECV and I used that most of the time and when I wanted to walk, my boyfriend would just hop on. It was a life saver and it made me realize how amazing they are with handicap people and that my Dad could totally do it!
Have so much fun with your Dad!
@@DFBGuide Thank you! He’s so excited!
I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 16. It got misdiagnosed as growing pains by a bad rheumatologist, despite my dad & I insisting it was rheumatoid arthritis. A couples years after I twisted my right ankle. It went untreated for some more years. I worked in retail on my feet most of the day for years. Now both ankles are damaged & always inflamed. Eventually I went back to the bad doctor while I was working retail & in college. He said I OBVIOUSLY had arthritis, because my joints were so swollen. But the damage done couldn’t be undone.
Years later at the end of the day I couldn’t even walk to bed. I crawled. Our first trip to Disney World I was in so much pain most of the day, suffering, it was painful showering or bathing at night after being on my feet all day & I couldn’t sleep at first, I was in so much pain.
Our 2nd trip my husband surprised me our first park day saying he was going to rent me a wheelchair every day we were in the parks. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! That year at 32 when my husband & I came back from our trip, I told my parents I wanted a wheelchair for Christmas. It has been SOOOOOOO AMAZING! I need it now more than I did then, due to deterioration. I love my wheelchair.
One thing I don’t think I’ll ever do again at Disney world is ride mission space.
we were in line and after the third warning sign we got out. thank god i prob would have threw up lol
@@oldcliche the claustrophobia alone is awful
I did mission space green on my last trip. I was severely disappointed that they changed it and you have to do Orange to get the mars mission now as opposed to before when you could do it on both. The Earth mission is so underwhelming in comparison. I probably won’t do it anymore.
@@Boundwithflame23 gotcha… I suspect what got me wasn’t the severity of orange vs green but the claustrophobic nature of being strapped in SO tightly, having the entire wall just a few inches from my face.. the door closed and so dark… I felt trapped… I started to freak out before the ride even started… I survived… it was rough though… it took me out for rides for a few hours. I was shook up… had to sit on a bench a while… drink a coke… was sick to my stomach.
@@bloodbought6809 ye that’s valid. I don’t get claustrophobic but it sounds like hell.
13:04 because of this tip that I have seen in MANY DFB videos, bringing 3 pairs of shoes saved my feet!
YAY!! That was a hard-learned tip for sure!
Don’t forget to look for opportunities to save time in the park by planning ahead! We saved 3 hours from lightning lanes… but another 2 hours by packing in all our caffeine and random snack needs, as well as weather-contingent items like ponchos.
When I go to Disney I try to keep my meal times the same. If I can’t then I make it as close as possible, since I’m hungrier on vacation because I’m doing way more. A definite don’t is not drinking. You will get extremely dehydrated and a massive headache. You could even get heat exhaustion and pass out, trust me I’ve seen it happen. And when I said drink I mean drink way more liquid than usual. You and your body will be thankful that you did. B6 the way Yacht and Beach club are connected so that won’t be that big of and deal and may actually be faster.
Thank you for your tips!
Excellent video. If i can make a shoe suggestion - Hokas! I actually had a man in the crowd at Epcot ask me about my shoes because they look so comfortable. They are. I’m not a sandals person, but my backup pair was my well-broken-in Brooks, which actually gave me a blister on the first day.
Thank you!!
Happy Thursday y’all! 🌸
I couldn't agree more with this video! 😂 It's all too easy to make some missteps during a Disney World vacation, but learning from them is part of the fun. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips to help us avoid those regrettable moments.
Absolutely!!
After last week, I'll never go when it's hot again. It's unbelievable how much it forces you to rush and miss all the roaming/exploring that we did in January. And we still had a great trip, but ko heat is better than surface of the sun
Can’t agree enough about the rest day! It’s definitely needed!!
Especially with littles or as you're getting older!
Both are valid in my case 😂
Love your advice and really appreciate your approach!
I appreciate that!
One thing I'll never do again in Disney World is expecting to just walk up to a sit down restaurant just like that. I made that mistake last year and it almost ruined my holiday. But luckily, I am a man who learns from his mistakes and I have recently managed to book all my dining reservations for my entire stay this year. Lesson learned
It sounds like you missed out on the fun days when you had to make dining reservations 180 days in advance, at 6 am East Coast time sharp, if you wanted a shot at getting into the popular places. Have a great trip!
We always book all our dining before we get there !! So much less stress!!
Oh AJ I understand- our daughter and I just did our trip together ( needed a scooter ) I will be 68 in April and we had a BLAST !!! (8 day birthday gift from my husband - he doesn’t do WDW anymore - we cruise) much slower pace then before - but we had sooooo much fun
I will be just like your Mom - we just got home a few days ago ) 💚💜🩵🩷🐾
We didn’t rush - but stayed busy !
@@maryannhelpern9682I'd wish I'd known that last year. But you live and learn I suppose
My husband’s nana came with us and used the electric scooter because she had a bad hip. We found ourselves very frustrated because people were constantly cutting her off and she’d have to slow or stop or she would’ve hit them. And once she accidentally drove off a curb and the whole thing fell over. So while she still had a great time, those are things to consider when bringing an older person, because unfortunately, other guests will not be aware and considerate of them. Everyone has a one-track mind and are focused on their own thing. I’m not bad mouthing, just pointing out the facts. And the thick crowds make the walkways difficult to navigate and realize there’s uneven ground, etc.
Thank you for sharing your experience
I have a cat who is a bottle fed baby and very clingy - I absolutely second Rover as a great service. We've had nothing but great sitters there, and Autumn needs a lot of attention and play.
Great video!
We used Rover once and it was a horrible experience. I’m glad you haven’t had that, but it was definitely a one time thing for us. If I can’t have a family member stay with my pets now, I just won’t leave.
If you need worksheets to go to Disney parks, I’m never going again. I don’t want to have to work on my vacation! It destroys the magic!!
It’s nice to finally hear Brea on the channel.
Ditching the schedule is so true. We were eating cheeseburger eggrolls at 9am last week. Time is bizarre at wdw. We also skip 95% of all night shows other than what we can see from our balcony. It's simply never worth destroying the kids (or ours) next morning and day to see some fireworks. If we stay yacht club or contemporary we will watch those fireworks one night but that's it. At wdw most nights we are asleep by 930/10pm and up at 645
1:00 - Stand in a Pointless Line
5:10 - Compartmentalize (kid stuff vs adult stuff)
6:19 - Worry about taking someone older to the park
7:57 - Get caught in a bathroom emergency
8:46 - Forget to boost your immune system
9:52 - Ditch the schedule (Everyday naps/food/meds)
12:15 - Bring only one pair of shoes
13:19 - Miss out on exclusive snacks
14:14 - Avoid paying for overpriced essentials when needed
15:45 - Get off the bus at the first stop in a loop
17:45 - Assume Epcot festival timelines are all the same
20:28 - Let your reuseable travel items get gross
22:24 - Worry about your dog
Thanks now I can skip the video
THANK YOU for the allergy meds tip!!!!!! Going to flower & garden festival in April and I have bad hay fever!
You are so welcome!
I love listening to AJ' s videos even though we're never going back to WDW. They brings back my memories of when it was exciting and very joyful to go there. Now even if most things magically returned to pre pandemic we still wouldn't go because I don't go on vacation be costantly staring at and depending on my phone all all day.
Hearing someone else’s voice was a pleasant surprise! ❤
And they are a kingdom hearts fan too and named their doggy after Kairi! :- )
Aw shucks! Glad you’re here, too!
@@dfbbreea appear more in these vids girl! You did great!
If you see this, do ya happen to play final fantasy 14?(my wife and I do)
@dfbbreea is a blast! Girl don't forget to send me your deets about your trip next week!
@@DFBGuide I’m HYPED. 👏👏
The only thing I can honestly say never again is 3 margaritas and mission space.
Are you kidding that sounds like an upgrade!
I feel that 1000% @kens5197! I can't do Expedition Everest after margaritas anymore, either (can't remember if I said that in this video or not LOL)
I would LOVE to see a Hollywood Studio ride tier list!!! Great vid btw
I'm a local and use Best Friends Pet Hotel often because of my dogs separation anxiety. It's an absolutely fantastic place to go.
It seems so fun there I almost want to stay! LOL
I've been to disney world a few times in my life but a decade in between each time and it's a little different each time, and going back in a few weeks. so def appreciate these guides that you've been making to get up to date on how the parks now operate and def made the mistake of doing the spaceship earth thing first thing in the morning and wasting hours in that line, got off topic a little, these have been helpful for my planning on what to expect, the app wasn't a thing the last time i went and knowing how important that is and how useful it can be is cool, also super cool about taking your mom
Thank you!
I wore brand new shoes that were too small on day one of our 9 day trip this year. It was hell. My feet were bloody and destroyed. Luckily I bought a reliable backup pair that saved me the rest of the trip
I'M sorry about your father, A.J.😢
Thank you so much
I Gave Mickey Mouse And Minnie Mouse A Hug And Took Pictures With Them In September Of 2022 on Our Disney Vacation To Magic Kingdom
It's medically impossible to "boost your immune system." Emergen C (and other supplements) do nothing. Just be healthy overall. On a vacation, get plenty of sleep, make sure to eat more than just junk, drink lots of water and, yeah, bringing sanitizer is definitely a good idea.
Honestly I think this is your most helpful video ever 😊
Thank you!
9:05 some mischief going on in the background lol😂😂
The little doggie memo interlude was helpful
I have heard so many awful things about best friends!!! I would never let them care for my pup after all the horrible things I have heard!!
Happy weekend everyone! For those of us on the Friday/Saturday weekend
Wish it was 5 on Fri but it’s only 11:42 pm Thursday
When I went to EPCOT on President's Day, the line for Spaceship Earth was busy - in the late afternoon. I NEVER bother with Starbucks, though Joffrey's can get crowded, too. They also did VQ today for the ESPN merchandise for the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. Nearly threw my whole day off when I got in around 10AM, and had to wait until 2PM. Ever since I moved here, I've never missed the exclusive snacks - the trouble is keeping up as I only buy 1 or 2 a week to review. 🙁 Usually, I'm fine with internal bus loops, but I wish Coronado would name them instead of 2, 1, 3, 4.
thank you AJ for all those tips in this video!
I’m SO sad to be missing Flower and Garden! We’re going at the end of June and I thought we’d make it to my favorite festival… nope 😢
I glad you were able to spend time with your Mom at Disney World
Thank you; me too!
Nothing is worse than getting back to the room and open up that "empty" Thermos of chocolate milk to find smelly chocolate-colored curds... We learned that day to be sure to rinse them out as soon as we could after she'd finished one... it isn't a deep clean like using the bottle and straw brushes back in the room at night, but it'll prevent that wrenching sound you make when you pour out the curds :)
Eeeewwwww!!! Ha ha! Definitely clean out those mugs!
I wait in lines that says it’s 60 min it’s not that bad. It goes by so fast and has never been 1 hr wait
I'll never buy water at the hotel gift shop again after spending $60 for just a few waters this last trip.
We use emergenc before every trip. Great tip
Appreciate the comment about don’t compartmentalize. Except I’m so worry about bringing my toddler somewhere that kids aren’t welcomed. 😅
Aloha Bria, I feel your pain about Kyrie.
I too have velcro dogs. But they love going to the kennel, when I travel they get a Vaca too. The kennel loves them and spoils all the dogs. and it's worth the $50 or whatever you would pay in your area. Peace of mind. And you don't have to have someone in your house unless you want them there.
Thank you for sharing this!
It's been many years since I've been to a disney park. I hope to go sometime this summer. I really wanna go to hollywood studios when rockin roller coaster reopens.
Kingdom hearts! Yes!!!
Kingdom Hearts fans, UNITE! 💖⭐️
@@dfbbreea yes! Even if after KH2 the story goes bonkers! We love it anyway!!!
Always bring NyQuil and DayQuil.
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im taking elderberry and vit c two months before our trip plus bringing santatizer and emergency since the last two times we all got sick
Heyy preya , happy to hear ur voice 👋🏼
My siblings and I are planning a trip for December and I've been binging your videos and it's making me so excited but also sad that I have to wait 10 months 🤣
You’ll love it during Christmas time. If your going too mickeys very merry Christmas don’t miss it
@@carol2girls I've been to Disneyland during Christmas and it was magical (pun very much intended lol) but my siblings have not so I'm excited for them!
I’m watching carefully as I am not going to Disney “again” I need to get it right on first try 😂❤
I always plan my trip with a Disney travel agent and put my agenda on a google slide.
I’m proud of Kairi for making her big DFB debut 🐶
was NOT expecting a kingdom hearts reference out of nowhere, but I'm all here for it lol
That was me on the first night. I hadn't eaten supper . And I laid across the bed us out. We left at midnight and then didn't get to room. Tell 10
The script writer girl is a natural on the mic! Unless she does voice/video elsewhere.
The one thing people shouldn’t do in WDW - is drop stuff on the tracks !! We were in Epcot on our very last day using our last couple hours and standing in line for our last ride spaceship earth and someone had dropped something in the track !! The engineers had to walk allllll the waaaay up the track to get the stuff off - was so sad for the cast members and engineers- but we missed our last ride on space ship earth for someone’s inconsiderate behavior 🥺🥺🥺💚💜🩵🩷🐾
Oh my goodness!
I also realised that I should take a lot of shirts as I only took 4 and had to buy some new shirts at Disney world. I wouldn’t do that again.
I once forgot to pack shirts for my kid so we just bought a bunch of undershirts at Target HAHA
I'm worried b/c I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I was hoping to do DAS. But now I can't 😢 so not sure what to do.
Go.
Love this video but just wanna tell everyone that you can Google that taking vitamin c before a flight or trip has never been proven to prevent catching an illness.
Vitamin C supplements don’t benefit a normally healthy person, but fresh fruit has phytochemicals that replenish your body’s antioxidants. Antioxidants are used by your immune system to ‘attack’ bacteria and viruses.
Hi there! Thanks for all the great info! I would like to avoid having to use the bus system all together if possible (seems so confusing to me), but I don't want to rent a car if I don't have to either. I see there is a monorail, and gondolas. Do those go straight to and from the parks? If so, which hotels can I stay at to have access to these? Thank you so much in advance!
For someone like me who hasn't been to Disney in over 17 years (only time I went was 2006), should I expect a whole new experience from when I went for the first time?
I LOVE Starbucks and can tolerate Joffreys, but I absolutely WILL NEVER wait in a long line for Sbux in Disney again! Get Starbucks on your way in to the park!
I wish Disney would install adult sleep pods.
I won't lie, should I ever have the chance to see some of my fave Disney chars, you KNOW I'm gonna be the mentally 5-year-old I self-proclaim to be!
Though should I see Dr. Facilier, people may have to hide THEIR kids! :P (okay, maybe not, but I'd be there taking up ALL the time! xD)
I was in the same boat with my mom; She wanted to see the Harry Potter park at Universal. However, she never got to before she passed, but I promised her my dad and I would go to it for her. I'm sure she saw everything when we went. I even bought a Hogwarts Express Xmas ornament because she normally bought something like that, or a magnet for a souvenier. I also bought myself a Slytherin shirt, of course.
#1: Go back. It's too expensive for far too little.
Good ideas.
I have a cat named Kairi 💜
Hubbys cousins take their mom she is 92 wheel chair is awesome
Another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
We love AJ ❤
#1 Go to Disney
Space ship earth in Epcot is incredibly boring. I only go there if it’s hot outside and I want to take a quick nap.
How about introduce us to yourselves it's nice to see the face behind the camera once in awhile.
As the years keep passing without a return visit to WDW, it’s becoming apparent that maybe the thing I’ll never do again in Disney World is simply going there. Too expensive, crowded, endless lines, my “kiddos” are adults with lives of their own, and there are many other places on Planet Earth I’d rather visit right now. Maybe when I have grandkids, but even then, I just don’t see Disney as being an important part of their lives, either.
If you have a lot of medical issues, Disney is the ONLY place to go. (At least for me - I travel solo.) I’ve been all over the world. Now that i have orthopedic problems, very bad digestive issues, etc., i need a place with Disability Access Services, cast members who are quick to help you, and excellent allergy chefs who can make special dishes avoiding your danger foods. I was so much healthier at Disney than at home, because i had specially prepared meals at my sit-down meals.
Nostalgia is more powerful than people think
Aj is it true some cast members in Disney are on the violent side ? The ones in the food services there are a-salt-ing French fries lol
womp womp! ;-)
I will never ride Avatar Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest. Hopefully the next time I go to Walt Disney World my aunt Jody makes a reservation for Be Our Guest Restaurant I'm hoping to eat in The Grand Bsllroom. Not the West Wing dining room
Joffreys is not an alternative to starbucks, get the starbucks the night before and transfer to water bottle
Things I’ll never do at disney again is… well… go to disney. At least till they fix their crazy prices. Walt would be so ashamed.
Here is one thing I’ll never do at Disney World is that is to go to it in the first place.
For the same money you spend for a week at Disney world, one can take a Caribbean cruise or travel for Europe for a week for much cheaper. I looked at the cost for week long Curise for 2 people and it’s olny $3,200 for a week long Curise on Vrign Voyages for basic room. For the European trip for 2 people including flights, hotels, and food come out to about $5,000.
Yet to spend a week in Disney world it costs about $10,000. Or if stay in third party hotels then about $7,000.
Also Disney’s politics has been strange lately.
No it hasn’t and the money is worth it. Delete your comment, there shouldn’t be any haters on this channels comments.
KH
Never Eat at the Toy Story bbq place it was terrible lol 😆
I’ve been thinking about going there, but something keeps telling me not to. And Regal Eagle is good, so I’ll stick with that for my Disney bbq fix. If they add characters at Roundup Rodeo, then I may try it. 😅
@@parkerwalker5128 definitely not worth the cost 😆 the food quality wasn’t impressive at all for bbq
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I know what my thing I will never do again at DW……go to DW.
To everyone on here don't waste your money at Disney go to Cedar Point
Hello
I will never go to Disney world
Was planning on going to disney one more time this year... But man, The cost and BS of Disney have has made us change our mind.. I believe it was six years ago we went? So, Genie thing among other things like changing things based on minority groups and whining. And with Biden's economy, even though we can afford it. We're choosing not to... Other things to do. still sad, We all grew Up loving Disney. The whole magic thing and family thing..
Things I'll NEVER Do Again is Going to Walt Disney World To be Milked like a Cash cow.